How to set up Gmail SMTP (step by step)**
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Step 1: Enable two-factor authentication (if not already enabled)
Go to your Google account.
Select "Security" from the menu on the left.
Find the "Sign in to Google Account" section.
Click "Two-Step Verification" and turn it on (if it's not already turned on).
Follow the instructions to set up login confirmation (usually via phone or app).
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Step 2: Create an app password
Go to the App Passwords page.
Enter your password if prompted.
In the "Select an application" drop-down list, select "Other (configure yourself)".
Enter, for example, SMTP or the name of your application, and click "Create".
Google will generate a 16-digit password (for example: abcd efgh ijkl mnop).
Copy this password and save it - you will need it when setting up SMTP.
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Step 3: Set up SMTP connection
To configure an SMTP connection in your program, use the following parameters:
SMTP server: smtp.gmail.com
Port: 465 (SSL) or 587 (TLS)
*Encryption type: SSL or TLS
Authentication: Enabled
Username: your full Gmail (e.g. [email protected])
Password: Application password (generated in step 2)
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